My dog's blood sugar is 46. Is this a normal glucose level for dogs?

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What is a normal blood glucose level for a dog? I have an English Bulldog almost 5 years old, history of countless skin issues (I know it’s common), two stomach surgeries for blockage, he has had over the past two weeks an obsession with drinking continuously. I am type 2 diabetic, I warmed up his ear with my fingers and tested his bg. It was 46. This was an hour to hour and half after food. I cut up some apples and gave it to him. Reading online, 80-100 is normal? Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | neutered | 60 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Normal glucose reading would be 70 to 150 mg, dL. 46 is too low, however, human diabetes test ers often show a lower glucose level than the actual level as it aims to keep human diabetics from getting hypoglycemic. I suggest you make sure your dog eats properly and schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for a blood test. The excessive drinking is also concerning and can point to endocrine or kidney disease.

My dog's blood sugar is 46. Is this a normal glucose level for dogs?

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